2023–24 Queen of the South F.C. season explained

Club:	Queen of the South
Season:	2023–24
Manager:	Marvin Bartley
Chairman:	Billy Hewitson
Stadium:	Palmerston Park
League:	Scottish League One
League Result:	7th
Cup1:	Scottish Cup
Cup1 Result:	Fourth round
Cup2:	League Cup
Cup2 Result:	Group stages
Cup3:	Challenge Cup
Cup3 Result:	Fourth round
League Topscorer:	Gavin Reilly (9)
Season Topscorer:	Gavin Reilly (14)
Highest Attendance:	1,899 vs. Annan Athletic, 19 August 2023
Lowest Attendance:	724 vs. Montrose, 24 February 2024
Average Attendance:	1,136
Prevseason:	2022–23
Nextseason:	2024–25
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The 2023–24 season is Queen of the South's second consecutive season back in the third tier of Scottish football, in Scottish League One. Queens are also competing in the Challenge Cup, League Cup and the Scottish Cup.

Results and fixtures

Scottish League One

See main article: 2023–24 Scottish League One.

Scottish League Cup

See main article: 2023–24 Scottish League Cup.

Scottish Challenge Cup

See main article: 2023–24 Scottish Challenge Cup.

Scottish Cup

See main article: 2023–24 Scottish Cup.

Player statistics

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Squad

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Disciplinary record

Number	Nation	Position	Name	Scottish League One		Challenge Cup		League Cup		Scottish Cup		Total
1		GK	Gordon Botterill	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
2		DF	Jordan Houston	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
3		DF	Daniel Church	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
4		DF	Max Kilsby	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
5		DF	Paul McKay	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
6		MF	Harry Cochrane	4	0	1	0	2	0	0	0	7	0
7		MF	Kieran McKechnie	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0
8		MF	Josh Todd	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
9		FW	Gavin Reilly	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
10		FW	Lee Connelly	9	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	11	0
11		MF	Craig McGuffie	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	1
14		FW	Jake Hutchinson	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
15		DF	Kyle McClelland	10	1	0	0	2	1	0	0	12	2
17		MF	Alex Ferguson	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0
18		MF	Reegan Mimnaugh	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0
19		DF	Oscar MacIntyre	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
20		FW	Ross Irving	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
22		FW	Joel Mumbongo	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
23		DF	Cammy Logan	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
24		DF	Efe Ambrose	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
25		FW	Kyle Doherty	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	1
27		FW	Lewis Gibson	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
28		MF	Ben Johnstone	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
30		MF	Harvey Walker	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
31		GK	Harry Stone	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
35		DF	Jack Brydon	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0
Totals				72	3	3	0	7	2	1	0	83	5

Top scorers

Last updated 4 May 2024

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1		Gavin Reilly	9	3	1	1	14
2		Lee Connelly	6	0	0	1	7
3		Joel Mumbongo	5	0	0	0	5
4		Kieran McKechnie	2	2	0	0	4
=		Craig McGuffie	3	0	1	0	4
6		Kyle Doherty	2	0	1	0	3
=		Alex Ferguson	3	0	0	0	3
=		Josh Todd	3	0	0	0	3
=		Paul McKay	2	1	0	0	3
10		Harvey Walker	2	0	0	0	2
=		Harry Cochrane	1	1	0	0	2
=		Lewis Gibson	2	0	0	0	2
13		Kyle McClelland	1	0	0	0	1
=		Reegan Mimnaugh	1	0	0	0	1
=		Efe Ambrose	0	0	1	0	1
=		Jake Hutchinson	1	0	0	0	1
=		Jack Brydon	1	0	0	0	1
=		Jordan Houston	1	0	0	0	1

Clean sheets

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1	GK		Gordon Botterill	2.5	1	0	0	3.5
12	GK		Charlie Cowie	0	0	0	0	0
21	GK		Murray Johnson	0	1	0	0	1
31	GK		Harry Stone	5.5	0	0	0	5.5
Total				8	2	0	0	10 Team statistics Scottish League One Results by round Management statistics Last updated 4 May 2024 Transfers Players in Player From Fee Kieran McKechnie Free Agent Free^[1] Gordon Botterill Free Agent Free^[2] Murray Johnson Hibernian Loan^[3] Kyle Doherty Clyde Undisclosed^[4] Charlie Cowie Queen of the South Free^[5] Josh Todd Queen of the South Free^[6] Ross Irving Queen of the South Free^[7] Harry Cochrane Queen of the South Free^[8] Kyle McClelland Hibernian Loan^[9] Lee Connelly Queen of the South Free^[10] Craig McGuffie Falkirk Free^[11] Reegan Mimnaugh Hamilton Academical Free^[12] Cammy Logan Heart of Midlothian Free^[13] Harvey Walker Aldershot Town Free^[14] Efe Ambrose Greenock Morton Free^[15] Alex Ferguson St Johnstone Loan^[16] Oscar MacIntyre Hibernian Loan^[17] Toby Raggett Marlow Free^[18] Harry Stone Heart of Midlothian Loan^[19] Jake Hutchinson Colchester United Free^[20] Joel Mumbongo Hamilton Academical Loan^[21] Max Kilsby Carlisle United Loan^[22] Players out See also List of Queen of the South F.C. seasons References

Notes and References

1. Web site: McKechnie & Botterill Confirm Return . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 16 May 2023 . 10 June 2023.
2. Web site: McKechnie & Botterill Confirm Return . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 16 May 2023 . 10 June 2023.
3. Web site: Welcome Murray Johnson . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc .com . 16 May 2023 . 10 June 2023.
4. Web site: Welcome Kyle Doherty . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 12 June 2023 . 13 June 2023.
5. Web site: Charlie Returns . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 12 June 2023 . 13 June 2023.
6. Web site: Josh Returns . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 12 June 2023 . 13 June 2023.
7. Web site: Ross Returns . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 9 June 2023 . 13 June 2023.
8. Web site: Harry's Back For Another Two Years . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 24 May 2023 . 13 June 2023.
9. Web site: Welcome Kyle McClelland . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 14 June 2023 . 15 June 2023.
10. Web site: Lee Returns . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 14 June 2023 . 15 June 2023.
11. Web site: Welcome Craig McGuffie . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 14 June 2023 . 15 June 2023.
12. Web site: Welcome Reegan Mimnaugh . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 20 June 2023 . 23 June 2023.
13. Web site: Welcome Back Cammy Logan . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 26 June 2023 . 27 June 2023.
14. Web site: Welcome Harvey Walker . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 8 July 2023 . 11 July 2023.
15. Web site: Efe Extends His Stay . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 5 January 2024 . 6 January 2024.
16. Web site: Alex Ferguson Arrives . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 18 August 2023 . 19 August 2023.
17. Web site: Welcome Oscar and Toby . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 25 August 2023 . 25 August 2023.
18. Web site: Welcome Oscar and Toby . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 25 August 2023 . 25 August 2023.
19. Web site: Harry Stone Loan Extended . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 4 January 2024 . 6 January 2024.
20. Web site: Welcome Jake Hutchinson . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 1 September 2023 . 2 September 2023.
21. Web site: Welcome Joel Mumbongo . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 1 February 2024 . 4 February 2024.
22. Web site: Welcome Max Kilsby . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 1 February 2024 . 4 February 2024.
23. Web site: David McKay is a Wasp . Alloa Athletic FC . www.alloaathletic.co.uk . 20 June 2023 . 7 July 2023.
24. Web site: Squad Update . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 11 May 2023 . 10 June 2023.
25. Web site: Fourth close season signing confirmed . Forfar Athletic FC . www.forfarathletic.co.uk . 9 June 2023 . 10 June 2023.
26. Web site: Welcome Back! . Hamilton Academical FC . www.hamiltonacciesfc.co.uk . 21 June 2023 . 8 July 2023.
27. Web site: We are today delighted to announce the permanent transfer signing of Connor Murray . Hamilton Academical FC. www.hamiltonacciesfc.co.uk . 4 July 2023 . 7 July 2023.
28. Web site: Dumbarton new boy Michael Ruth has goal target in mind as he looks to put frustration behind him . Daily Record . www.dailyrecord.co.uk . 23 June 2023 . 27 June 2023.
29. Web site: Queen to Queen's for Ruari Paton . Queen's Park FC . www.queensparkfc.co.uk . 22 June 2023 . 27 June 2023.
30. Web site: East Kilbride boss takes signing spree to 17 with double swoop . Daily Record . www.dailyrecord.co.uk . 27 June 2023 . 27 June 2023.
31. Web site: Signing Interview . Linfield FC. www.linfieldfc.com . 1 September 2023 . 4 November 2023.
32. Web site: Dom McMahon joins Albion Rovers . Albion Rovers FC . www.albionroversfc.com . 12 July 2023 . 15 July 2023.
33. Web site: New Signing: Ryan Muir . Annan Athletic FC . www.annanathleticfc.com . 14 July 2023 . 15 July 2023.
34. Web site: Charlie Cowie Joins Gretna . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 13 July 2023 . 15 July 2023.
35. Web site: Iain Wilson Moves On . Queen of the South FC. www.qosfc.com . 16 August 2023 . 17 August 2023.
36. Web site: Jake Goes Out On Loan . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 30 January 2024 . 4 February 2024.
37. Web site: Toby Raggett Departs . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 1 February 2024 . 4 February 2024.
38. Web site: Finlay Kennedy Joins Threave Rovers . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 9 February 2024 . 10 February 2024.
39. Web site: Squad Update . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 15 February 2024 . 17 February 2024.
40. Web site: Squad Update . Queen of the South FC . www.qosfc.com . 15 February 2024 . 17 February 2024.